Jon Vickers was a renowned Canadian heldentenor, celebrated for his powerful voice and dramatic performances. Born on October 29, 1926, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, he received his training in Toronto and made his debut at Covent Garden in London in 1956. He rose to prominence with his portrayal of Siegmund at the Bayreuth Festival in 1958, becoming known for this role. Vickers enjoyed international acclaim during the 1960s and 1970s and later became a teacher, mentoring students like Canadian Ben Heppner, who often cited him as a major influence.
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Time Zone - America/Regina (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jon
God is gracious, God has shown favor
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Jon Vickers belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Prince Albert
Place of Death: Ontario
Cause of Death: Alzheimer's disease
Educated At: The Royal Conservatory of Music | Moscow Conservatory
Occupation: tenor | opera singer
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Awards Received: honorary doctorate at the Laval University | Companion of the Order of Canada | Molson Prize
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Ephemeris for October 29, 1926
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 29, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for October 29, 2023 |
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Sun | 5 Scorpio 36 | 6 Scorpio 5 | 13 Aquarius 58 |
Moon | 20 Leo 18 | 18 Taurus 23 | 3 Pisces 34 |
Mercury | 27 Scorpio 59 | 12 Scorpio 13 | 18 Aquarius 31 |
Venus | 29 Libra 55 | 19 Virgo 47 | 1 Pisces 42 |
Mars | 13 Taurus 11 | 12 Scorpio 2 | 21 Taurus 3 |
Jupiter | 17 Aquarius 37 | 11 Taurus 4 | 3 Pisces 40 |
Saturn | 26 Scorpio 24 | 0 Pisces 30 | 6 Sagittarius 37 |
Uranus | 26 Pisces 3 | 21 Taurus 42 | 26 Pisces 59 |
Neptune | 26 Leo 43 | 25 Pisces 16 | 25 Leo 56 |
Pluto | 15 Cancer 55 | 27 Capricorn 58 | 14 Cancer 18 |
Rahu | 10 Cancer 19 | 24 Aries 13 | 5 Cancer 11 |
Ketu | 10 Capricorn 19 | 24 Libra 13 | 5 Capricorn 11 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Jon Vickers's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2024 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2024 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 30 April, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 May, 2024 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 19 July, 2024 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 28 August, 2024 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 07 October, 2024 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 07 October, 2024 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 06 November, 2024 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 16 November, 2024 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 06 December, 2024